Extension News Service Fights Grasshoppers
The Entomology Department at the University prescribes a poison bran mix to control grasshoppers. Combine 25 pounds wheat bran with 1 pound Paris green or white arsenic, add a 3 gallon water and 2 quart syrup solution plus ground lemon pulp, mix thoroughly into a moist, crumbly batch, and sow broadcast in 12 to 15 foot wide strips at dawn or dusk to cover about 5 acres.
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Poison Endangers Birds and Live Stock Warning
The article warns of poisoning danger to birds and live stock as grasshoppers are normally killed two to three hours after eating the poison.
University advises beet webworm spray method and timing
Extension guidance urges July watering and early spraying with Paris green or zinc arsenate mixed with laundry soap and lime to control sugar beet beet webworms. Application at 50 to 80 psi, about 100 gallons per acre, will kill worms within 24 to 48 hours, preserving large fields from rapid damage.
Batteries tested free at the Sidney Battery Station
Public notice invites drivers to have car batteries tested at Sidney Battery Station on West Lincoln Way at no charge. Free checks aim to identify weak or failing cells and advise on replacement options.
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Poor Memory Circus Clowns Jokes Resurface
Josh and Bosh exchange quips about circus clowns and jokes, noting memory lapses as the running gag. The fragment hints at humor about forgetting jokes from year to year, with a brief punchline setup.
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Nerves Explained by Gertrude Capen Whitney
A compact interpretation of nerves as movement along perception, expression, and realization. Whitney suggests eccentricity varies with stage and nature, linking nerves to larger mental orbits beyond immediate sensation.
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Paris Nursery Mate Costs High Annual Tree Care
Paris spends nearly 100000 francs yearly on tree maintenance and the planting of about 1000 new trees. The city manages street boulevard and park greenery with this budget.
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Packers defend competition amid war profits claim
The large packers dispute FTC claims of monopoly noting profits funded army and allies needs. They argue a fair return, extensive inventories, and significant competition among other packers. They challenge the commission's assertion and offer to prove their competitive stance.
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